The following graph shows average and median age in the Marketing Technology sector. The graphic includes data through May 2017.

Age by Marketing Technology Category

The above graph summarizes the average and median age of companies in each Marketing Technology category. The SEM (Search Engine Marketing) category has both the highest average and median ages, at around 11 years each. Other mature categories include Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Influencer Marketing and Social Discovery are the youngest Marketing Technology categories with an average age of around 6 years each.

We are currently tracking 1704 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 60 countries, with a total of $29.9B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.

The following graph shows the founding year distribution in the Marketing Technology sector. The graphic includes data through May 2017.

Marketing Technology Companies Founded by Year

The above graph summarizes the number of Marketing Technology companies founded in a certain year. 2012 ranks at the top with around 208 companies founded in that year alone. 2011 is the runner-up with 191 companies founded in that year.

We are currently tracking 1691 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 59 countries, with a total of $29.4 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.

The following two graphs summarize the rounds of funding going into the Marketing Technology space. Please note these graphics are made using data through May 2017.

Marketing Technology Funding Amount by Round

The graph above shows the total amount of VC funding broken out by round. From 2006 to 2015, we saw a general increase in the overall sector funding, with the total amount peaking in 2015. With the exception of Seed funding, all other rounds of funding saw approximately equal amounts during these years. After 2015 the overall sector funding saw a sharp decline.

Marketing Technology Funding Count by Round

The graph above shows the total count of funding events broken out by round. From 2006 to 2013 we’ve seen a steep upward trend that peaked in 2013, dipped slightly in 2014, and then declined sharply after 2014. Earlier stage funding such as Seed, Series A, and Series B events make up the majority of funding event counts.

We are currently tracking 1676 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 58 countries, with a total of $29.2 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.

The following graphs highlight the exit activity in the Marketing Technology sector. The graphics include data through May 2017.

Exit Activity by Category in Marketing Technology

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in each Marketing Technology category. The Automation Software category leads the sector with 7 IPOs and 49 acquisitions. The Social Media Marketing and Ad Networks categories follow behind with 4 IPOs and 36 acquisitions each.

Exit Activity by Year in Marketing Technology

The above graph summarizes the number of exits (acquisitions and IPOs) in Marketing Technology by year. 2016 currently leads the sector with 1 IPO and 59 acquisitions, with 2015 following behind with 3 IPOs and 42 acquisitions.

We are currently tracking 1661 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 58 countries, with a total of $28.8 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.

The following graph shows average and median age in the Marketing Technology sector. The graphic includes data through May 2017.

Age by Marketing Technology Category

The above graph summarizes the average and median age of companies in each Marketing Technology category. The SEM (Search Engine Marketing) category has both the highest average and median ages, at around 11 years each. Other mature categories include Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

We are currently tracking 1642 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 58 countries, with a total of $28.3B in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.

The following graph shows the founding year distribution in the Marketing Technology sector. The graphic includes data through May 2017.

Marketing Technology Companies Founded by Year

The above graph summarizes the number of Marketing Technology companies founded in a certain year. 2012 ranks at the top with around 208 companies founded in that year alone. 2011 is the runner-up with 191 companies founded in that year.

We are currently tracking 1625 Marketing Technology companies in 15 categories across 58 countries, with a total of $28.2 Billion in funding. Click here to learn more about the full Marketing Technology market report.